yes-man

[US]/[ˈjesmən]/
[UK]/[ˈjesmən]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who always agrees with their superior, often without expressing their own opinions.; A person who is subservient and eager to please, especially in a professional context.; A person who readily agrees with others, even when they don't necessarily share the same view.

Phrases & Collocations

a yes-man

being a yes-man

yes-man behavior

avoid a yes-man

was a yes-man

no yes-man

yes-man attitude

stop being a yes-man

typical yes-man

Example Sentences

he's a classic yes-man, always agreeing with the boss.

don't be a yes-man; offer your own perspective.

the manager surrounded himself with yes-men to avoid criticism.

we need people who challenge ideas, not just yes-men.

she refused to be a yes-man and spoke her mind at the meeting.

he's tired of working with a team of yes-men.

the company culture rewards loyalty, often creating yes-men.

it's frustrating to work with a group of yes-men who offer no dissent.

he warned her not to hire a yes-man for the position.

the ceo values honest feedback, not just a team of yes-men.

being a yes-man might get you promoted, but it stifles innovation.

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